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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2002 Lexus SC 430, 2002 Lexus RX 300, 2002 Lexus LX 470, 2002 Lexus LS 430, and 2002 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TP SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Terminals (1) Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
ES300 & RX300 (2)
Throttle Fully Closed VTA & E2 200-6300
Throttle Fully Open VTA & E2 2000-10,200
VC & E2 2500-5900
GS300 & IS300 VC & E2 (3) 1200-3200
GS430, LS430 & SC430 VC & ETA (3) 1250-2350
LX470 VC & E2 (3) 1250-2350
(1) For TP sensor terminal identification, see Fig 1-Fig 4 .
(2) Apply vacuum to throttle opener before checking TP sensor.
(3) Resistance at 68°F (20°C).
Fig 1: Testing Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (ES300 Shown; RX300 Is Similar)
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